Carroll Lab

We are interested in the link between gene transcription and cancer progression.
Lab run by Jason S Carroll. Twitter run by lab members.

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Thrilled to share that our study on PDAC is now out in @NatureGenet spearheaded by @shalvrao !
We have identified a transcription factor switching mechanism involving HNF4G and FOXA1 that drives PDAC progression, check it out ⬇️
https://t.co/Q86t7YcA6n

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

We're excited to be looking for a Research Associate to join the Carroll lab, based in @CRUK_CI.

If you have an interest in cancer research and transcription factor biology, and are wanting to do a postdoc, check out the details below

https://t.co/vk3HLdsqs1

[Shalini.Rao @shalvrao]

This is what the last five years have been about!
Incredibly proud to share our new paper in Nature Genetics: “Transcription Factor Switching Drives Subtype Specific Pancreatic Cancer.” Thank you @JCarrollLab @PancreaticCanUK @CRUK_CI
https://t.co/tu5do3uRE7

[CRUK Cambridge Centre: Breast Cancer @CRUKCamBreast]

Hear David Ayeni's interview with @BBCCambs on @BBCSounds: https://t.co/FmnUzzSQpb from 2:07:40-2:25:00. Join us @CamPicturehouse on Sunday 26th at 16.05 for the premiere as part of @camfilmfest .

[CRUK Cambridge Institute @CRUK_CI]

"Taking part is going to be moving and uplifting in equal parts."

Scientists from our Carroll Group are entering this year's Cambridge Shine Walk - one of a series of Cancer Research UK evening walking fundraising events, taking place across the UK.

https://t.co/VaK5XLLbmW

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Huge congratulations to @k_sadzikowska, who successfully defended her PhD thesis this week!
Thank you to the examiners @adrianbracken @tcddublin and @harveerdev @EarlyCancerCam

[Claus Jorgensen 🇪🇺🇩🇰 @claus_jorgensen]

Very excited about this opportunity. I have a postdoctoral opening in the lab: https://t.co/gNzWVYK3TS

[Shalini.Rao @shalvrao]

Had a fantastic time organising the GRS meeting with Jonathan Baldan. Inspiring talks, stunning views, and great conversations with brilliant scientists. Grateful for the experience and everyone who made it memorable! #GRS2025 #PancreaticCancer #PDAC

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Our PhD student Marleen presenting her work at the pancreatic diseases GRS @GordonConf 2025!! 🧬 Amazing job, Marleen 👏

[CRUK Cambridge Centre @CRUKCamCentre]

Join @CRUKCamCellBio for a Precision Pints with talks from Dr Richard Baird and Prof Jason Carroll on the PIONEER trial.

📅 Mon 30 June, 7-8.30pm
📍 Panton Arms, CB2 1HL
🍕 Pizza provided
Book your free ticket here: https://t.co/QYPeV35yrU

@CamBiochem @JCarrollLab

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Our final year MD/PhD student @k_sadzikowska presented her findings at the latest Clinical Research Fellows Meeting at the Crick Institute! 👩‍⚕️ Well done, Krysia 👏

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Today the lab attended the annual Precision Breat Cancer Symposium #CPBC2025 and showcased some of our projects! 🧬 A great day discussing the latest advancements in the field with our own @k_sadzikowska deservingly winning the poster prize 🏆🥳 !

[CRUK Cambridge Centre @CRUKCamCentre]

Today we’re sharing the latest advances in precision #breastcancer research at our 3rd @crukcambreast annual symposium #CPBC2025 with a stellar lineup of speakers from Cambridge, @ICR_London, @OfficialUoM, @EdinburghNapier and @CSCancerCenter.

🙏 @ExactSciences

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Jay (and some members of the lab) featured on last night's BBC Look East! You can watch it here ⬇️

[CRUK Cambridge Institute @CRUK_CI]

📺Missed it last night? Catch Prof Jason Carroll on @BBCLookEast discussing Cambridge’s global science community. 🌍🧬

"We want to cure cancer, we need the best and brightest people to do that, and we don't really care where they come from."

https://t.co/O0bVUIdcAU

[The Genetics Society @GenSocUK]

Register for #Epigenetics2025!

We've fantastic speakers: @chribue @wendy_bickmore @RobKlose @giacomo_cavalli @MariekeOudelaar @Eileen_Furlong @josh_brickman @GribnauLab @Mehdipour_lab @edchuong @1jorgeferrer @EKFarley @helin_kristian @JCarrollLab @VallotCeline @behrens_lab

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Huge congratulations @shalvrao !! 🥳 Good luck for your time across the pond 🇺🇸

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

We're pleased to have awarded a Collaboration Catalyst Award to @shalvrao from @CRUKCamCentre, to support her to visit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and develop her skills and techniques. Learn more about how she plans to use her award. (1/2) https://t.co/Qcllq1sKma

[The Genetics Society @GenSocUK]

We have an amazing programme with fantastic speaker! @chribue @wendy_bickmore @RobKlose @giacomo_cavalli @MariekeOudelaar @Eileen_Furlong @josh_brickman @GribnauLab @Mehdipour_lab @edchuong @1jorgeferrer @EKFarley @helin_kristian @JCarrollLab @VallotCeline @behrens_lab

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

‼️ Join us for our next symposium in March! We have opportunities to present your work and great speakers
Registration link below 👇

[CRUK Cambridge Centre: Breast Cancer @CRUKCamBreast]

📡Registration is open for the Cambridge Precision Breast Cancer Symposium on 28 March! We are excited to have another stella line-up including keynotes from Steve Jackson @SPJacksonGroup and Simon Knott from @CedarsSinaiMed. Register here: https://t.co/Ru65pEXCPK #CPBC2025

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

We are on a roll! Another PhD student from the lab successfully defended his thesis yesterday 👏 Congratulations Dr Borsari, we are so proud!! 🥳 Thank you to examiners Luca Magnani and Ritwick Sawarkar

[Carroll Lab @JCarrollLab]

Last week we had our annual lab Christmas lunch! 🍻 Can you guess who won the ugliest sweater competition this year?
Happy holidays to all! 🎄